Supporting bracket for spray devices



March 17, 1942. 's, ISENBERG 2,276,779

SUPPORTING BRACKET FQR SPRAY DEVICES- Filed Aug. 14, 1939 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 March 17, 1942. 5, 'lSENBERG I 2,276,779

SUPPORTING BRACKET FOR SPRAY DEVICES Filed Aug. 14, 1939 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Mar. 17, 1942 UNlTED STATES PATENT OFFICE SUPPORTING BRACKET FOR SPRAY DEVICES Stanley Isenberg, Chicago, Ill.

Application August 14, 1939, Serial No. 290,005

3 Claims.

This invention relates to bath sprays and more particularly to a bracket whereby a bath spray may be held to a relatively stationary support such as a wall or the like for the purpose of being used as a shower fixture.

An object of this invention is to provide an improved device of the character described which will enable a bath spray to be detachably associated therewith for the purpose of acting as a shower fixture.

A further object of this invention is to provide a device of the character described which will comprise a bracket adapted to be attached by means of suction devices or the like to a relatively stationary support, said bracket being adapted to have a bath spray associated therewith, said bracket having novel and improved means where'- by said bath spray may be adjustedto a plurality of positions.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a, device of the character described which will comprise a bracket having means whereby same may be attached to a relatively stationary support such as a wall or the like, said bracket being adapted for having a bath spray associated therewith, said bath spray being held upon said bracket so that the hose portion thereof adjacent to the spray head may assume a gooseneck formation, and simple and improved meansfor varying the directed angle of said spray head.

Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a device of the character described comprising a bracket adapted to be attached to a relatively stationary support such as a wall or the like and having a bath spray associated therewith, means associated with said bracket for limiting motion thereof caused by the reaction to the force of water passing through saidbath spray.

Still further object of the present invention is to provide a device of the character described comprising a bracket adapted to be fixed to a relatively stationary support such as a wall "or the like for supporting thereon a bath spray with the portion of the hose of said spray adjacent the spray head being held in the formation of a gooseneck, means formed on said bracket for pivotally mounting said spray head and for holding the same in any position to which it may be moved.

Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a device of the character described comprising a bracket adapted, to be attached by means of suction devices to a relatively stationary support such as a wall or the like for supporting articles thereon, said bracket having a portion thereof engaging against said support for the purpose of bracking the same'and to thereby relieve undue strain on said suction devices.

Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a device of the character described comprising a bracket adapted to be fixed to a relatively stationary support such as a wall or the like and having a bath spray supported thereon, said bracket including an arm extending at an angle to said support, said arm being in the form of a looped member for receiving said bath spray therein, with the spray head pivotally held in the forward portion of said member, and a portion of the hose adjacent said'spray head being yieldably held by the rear portion of said member. v A further object of the, present invention is to provide a device of the character described which will be simple in construction and operation and which will be economical to manufacture and which will at the same time efficiently carryout the'p urposes for which same is designed.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists in certain novel features of construction, arrangement and combination of parts hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and particularly pointed out in the appended claims, it being understood that various changes in the form, proportion, size and minor details of the structure may be made without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of'the'invention.

For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of my invention, I have illustrated in the accompanying drawings a" preferred embodiment thereof, from an inspection of which, when considered in connection with the-following description, my invention, its mode of construction, assemblyand operation, and many of its advantages should be readily understood and apprecia'ted.

Referring to the drawings in which the same characters of reference are employed to indicate corresponding or similar parts throughout the several figures of the drawings: I

Fig. l is a side elevational view of an embodiment of my improved bracket and showing a bath spray associated therewith.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a segment of the hose of the bath spray and a portion ofthe arm of my improved bracket taken along the line. 2-2 of Fig. 1 and in the direction indi-. cated.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of my improved bracket having a bath spray associated therewith taken generally along the line 33 of Fig, 1 and in the direction indicated, showing portions of the hose of said bath spray in section.

Fig. 4 is a view of the attaching means of my improved bracket taken generally along the line 44 of Fig. 1 and in the direction indicated, with portions of the bracket in section.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view through one of the suction devices of my improved bracket taken along the line 55 of Fig. 4 and in the direction indicated.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a modification of my improved bracket.

Fig. 7 is a view of the attaching means of the embodiment of my invention illustrated in Fig. 6 taken therefrom in a manner similar to that in which Fig. 4 is taken from Fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the suction means of my modified embodiment taken along the line 8-8 of Fig. 7 and in the direction indicated.

Fig. 9 is a plan view of the modified embodiment of my invention.

Referring to the drawings more particularly by characters of reference, the numeral |0 designates generally my improved bracket to which are fixed suction means, comprising in the present instance concavo-convex rubber cups adapted to adhere to a relatively stationary support, such as a wall l2 or the like. The bracket illustrated in Fig. 1 comprises an arm l3 which extends substantially perpendicular to the wall l2 and a downwardly extending arm I4. The extension 4 is arranged substantially at right angles to the arm l3 and is disposed generally parallel to the stationary support l2.

The arms of the bracket may be formed of any suitable material, however, in the embodiment illustrated I provide for same being made of wire so that ease in fabrication is assured. Thus the arms l3 and I4 may be formed from a single piece of wire bent to form the closed loop at the free end of the arm I3, and the free ends of the wire being bent substantially at right angles to the body portion of the arm I3, as shown at IE to produce the leg portions l6 and H. The space formed between the sides l9 and is designated as I8, and is somewhat wider at the outermost portion of the arm I3 than at the point close to the bend l5 for a purpose to be described below. The tip of the arm I3 is bent up slightly as shown at 2|.

The legs I6 and I! of the downwardly extending arm M are provided at their lowermost ends with curled up portions 22 adapted to bear against the wall I2 for the purpose of bracing the bracket I3 when in operative position on the wall.

Intermediate the ends of the arm I4 a pair of cross braces 23 and 24 are secured thereto, as by welding or the like. The ends of the cross braces are curved, the upper brace 23 having its ends 25 curved so that the radius is downward, and the lower brace 24 having its ends 26 curved so that the radius is upwards. Thus the combination of the two braces 23 and 24 provide substantially circular wire loops at the ends of the brace members. These wire loops are adapted to accommodate the knobs 21 of the rubber suction cups H by encompassing the grooves 28 formed on said rubber suction cups I By means of the above arrangement, the .bracket is held to the wall l2 by the suction created by said suction cups H in a well-known manner.

It should be appreciated that in order for the suction devices II to operate at their best efficiency and adhere as closely as possible, it is essential that they be moved or disturbed as little as possible, thus permitting them to retain their vacuum. As weight is applied to the bracket Ill there is a pull exerted on the upper ends of the cups II by reason of the arm l3 being urged downwardly. To prevent the exertion of any uneven pull on said suction cups due to the weight of the object disposed on the bracket I have provided the portions 22 which engage against the wall |2 when the bracket is in attached position thereby acting as a brace for said bracket, thus making it possible to attain a more secure support with a bracket of this type.

The present invention has been described with respect to its use in general, but, as illustrated, I particularly have devised this bracket for the purpose of supporting a bath spray in a novel and utilitarian manner so that same may be used as an adjustable shower bath fixture.

The bath spray used with my improved bracket is a conventional one, said bracket being designed to accommodate no special type of bath spray. The particular one illustrated comprises a spray head 29 having a perforated face 30 for producing a spray of water. The head 29 is provided with a neck 3| adapted to fit into and be held .by a flexible hose 32, the other end of which is adapted to be fastened to the faucet of a bath tub or a lavatory or the like source of water. The next 3| of the spray head 29 is provided with an annular flange 33 or the like to aid in maintaining the end of the flexible hose 32 thereupon. In associating the bath spray with the bracket ID the neck portion 3| of the spray head 29 having the end of the flexible hose 32 secured thereto in the usual manner, is inserted in the closed end of the looped arm l3 thus bringing it within the upturn portion 2| within which portion it is held for pivotal movement only. An intermediate portion 34 of the hose 32 is inserted, as shown, in the narrower portion of the space I8, and is yieldably held therein. With the two portions of the hose 32 held as described, that portion of the hose immediately adjacent the spray head assumes a gooseneck formation 35. By this means water from the spray head may be directed downward so that what has been accomplished by means of the bracket I0 is to convert the bath spray into a shower bath fixture.

It will be seen that by reason of the arrangement of the hose the spray head may be adjusted to any angle desired as shown by broken lines of Figure 1. This is done by varying the radius of the gooseneck formation 35 which can be accomplished by moving the hose portion 34 up or down in the space l8. As the hose is moved upwards, as viewed in Figure l, the spray head 29 will pivot about the portion 2| in a clockwise direction and as the hose portion 34 is moved downwards the spray head 29 pivots about the portion 2| in a counter-clockwise direction.

The hose 32 is considerably squeezed at 34 by the arms l3 and 20 in order that same may be yieldably held in any position to which it may be moved. However, the degree of constriction is insuflicient to hinder flow of water therethrough.

It will be noted that the bent portions l5 of the bracket |0 extend considerably further to the rear or to the left as viewed in Figure 1 of the arm portions l5 and I1. Thus knees I5 are formed which are comparatively close to the wall E2. The purpose of these knees is to prevent undue upward movement of the arm l3 from causing misdirection of the spray head 29 or from placing strain upon the suction cups l l. Movement of the arm !3 will be caused by reaction of the hose 32 and spray head. 29 to the force of the passage of water through the gooseneck 35 tending to straighten same out.

A modification of my present invention is disclosed in Figures 6 to 9 inclusive wherein the bracket it comprises the looped arm l3 and is provided with the single suction cup I I. The arm l3 consists of a closed wire loop [8' tapering from its widest point at the turned up portion 2| to its narrowest point at the extreme rear of the arm as best shown in Figure 9.

The suction cup i l is provided with a projection 38 on the rear thereof to which the arm I3 is attached. Any method of attachment may be used. However, the means of attachment shown in the drawings comprises a series of bends at the end of each arm 19 and 20' which provide for a portion 39 resting against the projection 38, an extension portion 48 over the top of the projection, and a downwardly bent portion 4| adapted to extend into openings 42 provided in the projection 38. After insertion of the arm portions 4! into the openings 42 the free ends of the arms I9 and 2i! may be bent over as shown at 43 to secure the looped arm I3 upon the suction cup II. This expedient, however, is not absolutely necessary.

It will be seen that in this modification simple means are provided whereby a bath spray may be associated with the bracket Hi tobe held thereby in an adjustable manner. Thus the gooseneck 35 referred to above is formed on said bracket 58 and the spray head may be pivotally held so that same is adjustable as described above.

It should be apparent that I have provided a bracket which is adapted to be used in combination with a bath spray or other spray devices for the purpose of converting same into an adjustable shower fixture. It will further be seen that my novel and improved bracket provides for a gooseneck formation to be assumed in the hose of a bath spray in an efficient and ingeneous manner so that the purposes of this invention will be carried out.

It is believed that my invention, its mode of construction and assembly, and many of its advantages should be readily understood from the foregoing without further description, and it should also be manifest that while a preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described for illustrative purposes, the structural details are nevertheless capable of wide variation within the purview of my invention as defined in the appended claims.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is:

1. A device of the character described comprising a bracket adapted to be attached to a relatively stationary support and having a horizontally disposed forwardly extending arm provided with means for-supporting a shower spray in operative position, said arm having a substantially right angle extension thereof arranged substantially parallel to and spaced from said sup-port except for one end thereof, the opposite end of said extension being provided with a fulcrum normally spaced from the support but adapted to engage said support to limit motion of said horizontally disposed arm in one direction about said suction cups, said extension having a cross member associated therewith and arranged intermediate the ends of said extension, and suction cups carried by said cross member whereby said bracket may be caused to adhere to said support.

2. A device of the character described comprising a bracket adapted to be attached to a relatively stationary support and having a horizontally disposed forwardly extending arm provided with means for supporting a shower spray in operative position, said arm having a substantially right angle extension thereof arranged substantially parallel to and spaced from said support except for one end thereof, the opposite end of said extension being provided with a fulcrum normally spaced from the support but adapted to engage said support to limit motion of said horizontally disposed arm in one direction about said suction cups, said extension having a cross member associated therewith and arranged intermediate the ends of said extension, and suction cups carried by said cross member whereby said bracket may be caused to adhere to said support, the lower end of said extension having a portion bent to engage against said support and thereby prevent downward movement of said bracket.

3. A shower spray bracket for application to a relatively stationary support, comprising a bracket having a pair of arms arranged substantially at right angles to each other, a cross arm. attached to one of said arms intermediate the ends thereof and having a pair of rubber suction cups attached to the ends of said cross armwhereby said bracket may be caused to adhere to said wall, fulcrums provided at either end of said first arm for bearing against said support, said second arm having means whereby a shower spray head may be operatively associated therewith, said fulcrums serving to limit motion of said second arm in either direction about said suction cups and said cross arm.

STANLEY ISENBERG. 

